baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2539077-A (GB)
Title: Pedestrian crossing control method and apparatus
Inventor: KEITH MANSTON
IPC: G08G1/083
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a pedestrian crossing includes a kerbside RADAR detector, possibly FMCW, arranged to detect the presence of pedestrians in a waiting area. A crossing controller is connected to receive signals from the RADAR detector and to control generation of a safe-to-cross signal. The volume (and hence number) of pedestrians in the waiting area is estimated depending on the number of detections in each FFT range bin in conjunction with the relative amplitude (42, fig.4) of the bins as compared to a threshold (46, fig.4). The threshold may be dynamically calculated with an average (44, fig.4) weighted to more recent data which would mitigate against the detection of street furniture and changes in the weather. Hysteresis and sample and hold techniques may be used to smooth the transitions between occupancy levels in the bins. Detections that determine a large number of pedestrians may result in a reduction of the vehicle phase whilst a low number of waiting pedestrians may increase the inter-green period.
Patent GB-2550545-A (GB)
Title: Method of sanitizing a slot of a magnetic-or smart-card reader
Inventor: STEPHEN BLACK
IPC: G06K19/02
Filed: 2016-04-22
Abstract: A method 100 of sanitizing a slot / opening, 10, of a card reader, 12, (e.g. a chip and PIN machine or POS smartcard /credit card reading device). The method comprising the steps of providing, S01, a dummy card, 14, which engages with the card slot, whereby a majority of an exterior major surface, 22, of the dummy card comprises an antimicrobial agent; inserting, S02, the card into the card opening such that the exterior surface of the card contacts with at least an interior surface of the slot; retaining, S03, the dummy card in position against the interior surface of the card recess for a predetermined duration whereby the antimicrobial agent sanitises the interior surface of the slot; and withdrawing, S04, the card from the slot once the predetermined period has elapsed. The antimicrobial may be a metal based biocide. This is preferably a silver based biocide or a copper based biocide. The card reader may be energised via an electromagnetic field generated by the card reader. The dummy card may be formed as part of a door handle hanger and the card may be inserted into a keycard lock (e.g. a hotel room door lock)
Patent GB-2538401-A (GB)
Title: Processors with support for compact branch instructions & methods
Inventor: RANGANATHAN SUDHAKAR
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2015-02-10
Abstract: After a compiler inserts a branch instruction into an object file 309, it examines the next instruction to be inserted 314. If that instruction is allowed after a branch, it is inserted 316. If it is not allowed, the compiler attempts to identify a different instruction, which may be inserted 320. If such an instruction is identified it is inserted 325. Otherwise, the compiler determines whether the target architecture supports generating exceptions when a forbidden instruction is detected after a branch 322. If exceptions are supported, the original instruction is inserted 328. Otherwise a no-op instruction is inserted 318. The compiler may be a high level language pre-execution compiler or a byte code just in time compiler.
Patent GB-2553498-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: MARK CONSTANTINE
IPC: C11D13/00
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A solid soap composition which has a lowered pH value of pH 7 to 9.5 comprising at least 70% by weight of a soap and from 0.01 to 15% by weight of water. The decreased alkalinity of the composition compared to traditional soaps is intended to reduce drying and make the composition suitable for sensitive skin. The composition may further comprise glycerol which may be present from 0.01 to 15% by weight. The soap may be saponified vegetable oil or butter, for example sunflower oil or cocoa butter. The soap composition may be used as a soap base for preparing a soap product. A process for the production of a soap composition comprises contacting a hydroxide solution and a triglyceride, agitating at a temperature of 50 to 70 °C and curing at a temperature of 130 to 170 °C. A process for the production of a soap product comprises providing a solid soap composition comprising soap and glycerol, heating to liquefy and optionally contacting with glycerol, pouring into a mould and allowing to set.
Patent GB-2552373-A (GB)
Title: Control systems and methods
Inventor: Justin Mark Dee
IPC: G06F7/499
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A control system generates an output signal (205) from an input signal (204) within a first pair of maximum and minimum (208,209) limits. A first circuit (207) operates on the input signal to produce a first output signal within the first pair of limits. Another circuit then operates on the first output signal to produce a second output signal that lies within a second pair of limits (214,215), obtained by calculating the difference between the first output signal and the first pair of maximum and minimum limits. Additional circuits may operate on the second and subsequent outputs in a cascading fashion. Outputs from various parts of the control loop thus never exceed the first limits when summed. The circuits may comprise a proportional circuit, an integrator filter or differentiator filter. The control system may control a drive motor for an aircraft inceptor, using fixed point computation to avoid overflow conditions.
Patent GB-2543380-A (GB)
Title: LED tube lamp
Inventor: AIMING XIONG
IPC: H05B45/59
Filed: 2016-07-25
Abstract: An LED tube lamp which implements a safety function for protecting a user from electric shock, since it conducts only when both ends thereof have been correctly installed into a lamp socket, includes an installation detection module configured in the LED tube lamp to detect an installation state between the LED tube lamp and the lamp socket. The installation detection module includes: a detection pulse generating module 2540, configured to generate a first pulse signal; a detection result latching circuit 2560, configured to receive and output the first pulse signal; a switch circuit 2580, configured to receive the first pulse signal from the detection result latching circuit and configured to maintain a conductive state of the switch circuit during the first pulse to cause a power loop of the LED tube lamp to be conductive; and a detection determining circuit 2570, configured to detect a first sampling signal on the power loop so as to determine the installation state between the LED tube lamp and the lamp socket.
Patent GB-2544162-A (GB)
Title: Park out assist
Inventor: ERICK MICHAEL LAVOIE
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: The invention is related to a vehicle assist system for moving off or pulling out from a parallel parked position. The system determines the clearance required for exiting a parking space. A method, including: detecting a distance between a vehicle and an object 110; determining, based on the distance between the vehicle and the object, that a path of travel of the vehicle 125 presents a risk of collision between the vehicle and the object 135; and automatically causing at least one of a wheel angle, a vehicle drivetrain, and vehicle braking to be changed to reduce the risk of collision 160. The invention also limits an actual speed of the vehicle based on a distance between the vehicle and the object, and may limit the actual acceleration irrespective of the demanded acceleration via the pedal. The distance may be determined with the use of a camera or ultrasonic, radar, LIDAR, laser sensors.
Patent GB-2543944-A (GB)
Title: Mounting bracket
Inventor: MICHAL CZYZ
IPC: E04F13/22
Filed: 2016-09-29
Abstract: The L-shaped bracket comprises a metal footing 1 perpendicular to a metal support arm 2, the arm and the footing each having at least one hole for receiving a fastener, wherein a thermally insulating plastic sleeve 3 is located over the end of the support arm opposite the footing to minimise thermal bridging across the bracket. The sleeve 3 may include location tongues 4 forming slots (5, Fig. 4) for receiving a façade section 6, and holes aligned with the holes in the support arm for receiving fasteners for attachment to the façade section 6. The bracket may include an aperture to reduce the cross sectional area of the bracket to further minimise thermal bridging. Stiffening ribs allow construction from relatively thin sheet metal. A supporting leg 10 may extend from the support arm at an angle.
Patent GB-2541814-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber
Inventor: KAZUYUKI SOHMA
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2015-05-12
Abstract: This optical fiber (1A) is provided with: an optical transmitter (10) that includes a core (12) and a cladding (14); a primary resin layer (22); and a secondary resin layer (24). The effective cross-sectional area of the optical transmitter (10) is at least 130 μm2. Transmission loss of the optical transmitter (10) at the 1,550 nm wavelength is no more than 0.165 dB/km. The Young's modulus of the primary resin layer (22) is no more than 0.7 MPa, and the Young's modulus of the secondary resin layer (24) is 600 to 1,500 MPa, inclusive. The difference between the transmission loss observed when the optical fiber (1A) is wound at 80 g tension onto a bobbin on which is wound a metal mesh material having a vertical strand diameter of 50 μm, a horizontal strand diameter of 50 μm, and pitch of 150 μm, and the transmission loss observed in the bundled state, does not exceed 1.0 dB/km.
Patent GB-2540911-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for signal processing
Inventor: COREY BRENDAN HART
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a system for signal processing. The system includes a selection circuitry and a coordination detection circuitry. The selection circuitry is configured to receive data sets sampled at different time for a subject and select a plurality of data units from each data set that corresponds to regions of interests in the data set. The coordination detection circuitry is configured to receive the selected data units corresponding to the regions of interests over time, and detect a coordination of the regions of interests over time.
Patent GB-2544658-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing fittings
Inventor: KARL ANTONY FEARNLEY
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2012-09-18
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for mounting a tap or faucet 7 to a deck 5 of a basin, sink or bath where the deck has an opening 13 extending between an upper surface 5a and a lower surface 5b. The apparatus includes one or more elongate coupling members 17a, 17b connectable to the tap or faucet 7 so as to extend through the opening 13 in the deck 5. One or more fastening members 27a, 27b co operate with the coupling members 17a, 17b on an underside of the deck 5. The fastening members 27a, 27b are rotatably connected to a clamping plate 23 such that the tap or faucet 7 is fixed to the deck 5 by tightening the fastening members 27a, 27b on the coupling members 17a, 17b to seat the clamping plate 23 on the underside of the deck 5. Later embodiments relate to a method of mounting the apparatus a fixing kit for the apparatus and a system for installing the apparatus.
Patent GB-2561233-A (GB)
Title: A Gasket Assembly
Inventor: WILL JOHN MALLARD
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 2017-04-07
Abstract: A seal assembly 30 for an assembly 2 of a vehicle is provided. The seal assembly 30 comprises a sealing gasket 32 configured to create a seal between first and second components 10, 20 of the vehicle assembly 2 and a retaining element 34 configured to couple the sealing gasket 32 to the first component 10 prior to assembly of the vehicle assembly 2. At least a portion of the retaining element 34 is deformable and is configured to deform from a first state to a second state during installation or use of the seal assembly 30, such that after the deformation the retaining element 34 no longer couples the seal 30 to the first component 10. A corresponding method of generating a seal for an assembly 2 of a vehicle is also disclosed. The deformation of the retaining element 34 may include, for example, melting, subliming, breaking, decomposing, oxidising, or plastically deforming; or the retaining element may be frangible.
Patent GB-2562472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mobility aids
Inventor: SAEIDAH ASHRAF ALETAHA
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: The assembly is used to magnetically mount a walking stick to a support surface. The assembly may be formed of first and second parts 5, 7 connected magnetically, wherein the two parts 5, 7 connect to a support surface and walking stick respectively. The second part 7 may have a semi-annular 9 or annular section to receive the walking stick shaft (8, figure 2). The two parts 5, 7 may have inter-engaging sections (10, figure 3), 11 to prevent relative movement of the two parts 5, 7. The inter-engaging sections (10, figure 3), 11 may be complimentary convex and concave surfaces to bias the two parts 5, 7 towards full engagement, rotation of which may result in separation. The mounting assembly may be part of a stairlift, where the support surface may be a chair or carriage thereof. A stairlift user can safely and securely retain the walking stick while travelling on the stairlift.
Patent GB-2563264-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle parcel shelf
Inventor: JOHN DOWNING
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2017-06-08
Abstract: A vehicle parcel shelf arrangement comprising a first shelf portion 20 mounted to a vehicle tailgate 12, and a second shelf portion 22 mounted to a loadspace sidewall (71a, 71b, (Fig.7), wherein the portions form an aggregate parcel shelf when the tailgate is in a closed position. Preferably the first shelf portion is releasably mounted to the tailgate, with the mounting means including ball and socket couplings (51, 52, Fig.4) located proximate to opposing ends of the first shelf portion. Hooks (53, 54) may also be provided on the first shelf portion to locate it relative to the tailgate. The second shelf portion may be pivotally mounted to trim components (70a, 70b, Fig.7) of the sidewalls via spigots (67, 68, Fig.6). These spigots may relate to corresponding hooks (72a, 72b, Fig.7) on the trim components. A vehicle including the parcel shelf arrangement is also claimed.
Patent GB-2563919-A (GB)
Title: Engine monitoring method
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER J GREEN
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: Monitoring an internal combustion engine by using a local monitoring device directly attached to an internal combustion engine. A sensor may be placed in the dipstick or oil filler cap. The engine monitoring routine includes generating a plurality of data points representative of the crankcase pressure to determine a first value representative of a firing frequency of the internal combustion engine, generating an aggregated summary of the internal combustion engine usage based on the first value, and transmitting identification data and the aggregated summary from the local monitoring device to a remote application. The remote application processes the transmitted aggregated summary based on the transmitted identification data to determine engine speed usage data for the internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2567186-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for authenticating a product
Inventor: CHARLIE SHERLOCK
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2017-10-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and system for authenticating a product. The system comprises a blockchain database 3 having a QR code generator 5; a product manufacturing facility having a QR code printer 9; a secure communication channel between the blockchain database and the product manufacturing facility 15; a user communication device (UCD) 11 having a user interface 13, a verification application (APP) and a camera; and a communication channel between the UCD and the blockchain database. In use, the manufacturing facility requests a QR code from the blockchain database. Upon receipt, the manufacturing facility marks a product with the QR code 19 and sends a product record relating to the product and associated with that QR code to the blockchain database for storage. A consumer with a smartphone or like device can capture the QR code and retrieve a product record so that the product record can be compared with the physical product to verify authenticity.
Patent GB-2568066-A (GB)
Title: Stator blade unit for a turbomolecular pump
Inventor: STEPHEN DOWDESWELL
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: An additive manufactured stator blade unit 1 for a turbomolecular pump comprising a plurality of stator stages, the unit comprising a longitudinally extending outer wall 2 with an arcuate cross-section and two or more integrally formed stator blade arrays 3-8 extending radially inwardly therefrom, each stator blade array corresponding to a separate stage of the turbomolecular pump. A method of making stator blade units via additive manufacturing, preferably via selective laser melting, is also claimed. The stator blade unit preferably forms a single unitary structure made of metal, preferably aluminium. It may also have an integral inner rim (21, fig. 2). The outer wall’s arcuate cross-section may have a central angle θ of 120o or less, preferably 90o or less, so at least three stator blade units will be required to mate in order to assemble complete, annular stator blade 20 stages, i.e. a stator blade stack (12, fig. 2), also claimed. This allows manufacturing of the units without the need for a support structure for the blade arrays. Some of the stator blade arrays may be axially opaque, i.e. their blades overlap and no spaces are visible between them when viewed along the pump’s longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2554000-A (GB)
Title: Hair regrowth treatment and growth stimulant
Inventor: ANGELO PERRY THROWER
IPC: A61K47/10
Filed: 2016-05-10
Abstract: A composition for hair regrowth and hair growth stimulation, a method of use therefore, and a method of making. In an embodiment, the invention is directed toward 5 a hair regrowth and growth stimulant containing the active ingredient minoxidil in combination with a stem cell activating hair growth/regrowth promoter in a non-irritating vehicle/carrier formulation. The non-irritating and scalp-friendly embodiments of the invention are particularly useful in methods for treating all hair types and ethnicities, and are especially useful in the treatment of 10 African-American patients suffering from various forms of non-androgenetic alopecia.
Patent GB-2568765-A (GB)
Title: A device and method for remotely managing driving behavior
Inventor: PAUL JOSEPH OCALLAGHAN
IPC: B60W40/09
Filed: 2017-11-28
Abstract: A method of setting a driving profile in a remote vehicle forces specific driving behaviour. A software application on a computer server 1 is used to create a preferred driving profile. The data containing the profile is transmitted over a cellular network 2 to a driving management device 17 located in a remote vehicle. On receiving the data the driving management device 17 adjusts the voltage between the vehicle accelerator pedal 12 and the vehicle electronic control unit 13. The adjustment of the voltage signal between the throttle pedal 12 and the electronic control unit 13 allows the remote application to manage the maximum speed, acceleration profile or maximum engine revs of the vehicle. The maximum speed may be set to apply at a given date, time or geo-location.
Patent GB-2572127-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for agriculture
Inventor: JAMES KENT
IPC: A01D46/30
Filed: 2018-01-10
Abstract: A method 2000 of operating on crops (14, figure 1) in a target area (20, figure 1), comprising: using one or more sensors (1306, figure 3), capturing 2200 data related to crops in a target area; mapping 2400 locations of the crops in the target area using the captured sensor data; generating 2600 one or more routes between at least some of the crops in the target area based on the mapped locations; and routing 2800 one or more operating units (1200, figure 1) along the one or more routes thereby to operate on at least one of the crops. Also disclosed are an operating unit which has one or more robotic arms, a mapping unit, a transport unit, a maintenance unit, a growing environment comprising a plurality of rows of frames for plants, a system for harvesting crops and a system for operating on crops
Patent GB-2560263-A (GB)
Title: A forward-imaging optical coherence tomography probe
Inventor: FANGXIN LI
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A forward-imaging optical coherence tomography probe is provided, comprising: a substantially cylindrical housing comprising; a longitudinal axis; an interior side; a distal end that is optically transparent; and a mirror located at the interior side, adjacent the distal end; an optical fiber located inside the cylindrical housing along the longitudinal axis; a wedge lens located inside the cylindrical housing, adjacent the distal end, the wedge lens configured to receive light from the fiber, and direct the light towards the mirror; and, at least one motor configured to both: rotate the fiber and the wedge lens about the longitudinal axis and inside the cylindrical housing; and, linearly displace the fiber and the wedge lens along the longitudinal axis and inside the cylindrical housing; the mirror configured to: receive light from the wedge lens and reflect the light out of the distal end as the wedge lens moves linearly and rotationally.
Patent GB-2577321-A (GB)
Title: Soil treatment apparatus and method
Inventor: JAMES BARR ROGERSON
IPC: A01B33/10
Filed: 2018-09-24
Abstract: Soil treatment apparatus 10 comprises a support frame 12 upon which the apparatus is mounted. The apparatus comprises a first powered, rotating helical blade 22A with a first helical blade vane 26A and a second, powered, rotating helical blade 22B with a second helical blade vane 26B, both mounted on the support frame; a power source for rotating the first and second rotating helical blade. The angular orientation of the first helical blade is arranged and fixed relative to that of the second helical blade to synchronise the angular orientations and define and retain soil treatment zones between either side of the first and second helical blade vanes. The soil interacts with both first and second helical blade vanes to reduce relatively larger clods of soil 20 to relatively smaller clods of soil 23 as the apparatus is moved over a soil bed. A plurality of pairs of first and second helical blades may be provided across a width of the frame.
Patent GB-2571415-A (GB)
Title: Improved tinting shampoos
Inventor: Camille Grosjacques
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: An agent is disclosed for the dyeing of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, comprising; (a) at least one direct-acting dye, (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant, in particular at least one alkyl betaine, and (c) at least one alkyl polyglycoside, in particular at least one alkyl polyglucoside, wherein the weight-related total amount of amphoteric surfactant (b) in the agent, based on the total weight of the agent, is less than or equal to the weight-related total amount of alkyl polyglycoside (c). Also disclosed is the use of said agent for increasing at least one of the properties of chromaticity, colour lift and colour intensity of direct-acting dyes on keratinic fibers. Further disclosed is a method of colouring keratinic fibers in which the said agent is applied to keratinic fibers.